SAP Test Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for SAP implementation projects.
• Define testing scope, objectives, and test deliverables, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business requirements.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand business processes and ensure the testing strategy aligns with SAP solutions.
• Lead the design, creation, and execution of test cases for different SAP modules (e.g., SAP FICO, MM, SD, HR, etc.).
• Ensure thorough test coverage across functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
• Manage the creation and execution of regression tests, performance tests, and end-to-end testing to validate SAP solutions against business requirements.
• Identify, track, and manage defects in SAP systems, ensuring prompt resolution of issues discovered during testing.
• Coordinate with technical and functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide regular status reports on defect tracking, severity, and resolution progress.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure the test environment is properly set up, configured, and maintained.
• Work with the development and infrastructure teams to ensure test data availability and manage the execution of tests in the SAP landscape.
• Lead the execution of test cases across multiple testing phases (unit testing, integration testing, system testing, UAT).
• Generate test execution reports and track test progress against project timelines and goals.
• Ensure that all testing is documented thoroughly, including test logs, test scripts, and test results.
• Work closely with project managers, business analysts, functional teams, and SAP consultants to align testing efforts with project milestones.
• Provide regular test progress updates and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Organize and lead meetings with stakeholders to discuss testing activities, results, and concerns.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in testing practices and methodologies.
• Help in the implementation of best practices and industry standards for SAP testing.
• Mentor and train junior testing resources, sharing knowledge on SAP testing tools and techniques.

• Experience:
  
  10 to 12 years of hands-on experience in SAP testing with a strong focus on SAP implementations.
• SAP Modules Knowledge:
  Experience in testing SAP functional modules such as SAP FICO, MM, SD, HR, or others.
• Testing Tools:
  Familiarity with SAP testing tools like SAP Solution Manager, HP ALM, or other relevant test management tools.
• Testing Methodologies:
  Strong understanding of various testing methodologies (e.g., manual testing, automation, regression testing, integration testing, UAT).
• Defect Management:
  Experience with defect tracking and management tools (e.g., Jira, SAP Solution Manager, or similar tools).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and business teams.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex business processes and map them to SAP functionalities.
• Project Coordination:
  Experience in managing test plans and coordinating activities across multiple teams.
• Team Leadership:
  Ability to lead and mentor junior testers, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing.

• SAP Certification: SAP certification in testing or related SAP modules is a plus.
• Automation Testing:
  Experience in automated testing using tools like Worksoft, Selenium, or other testing automation frameworks.
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA:
  
  Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementations or testing in the S/4
  
  HANA environment.
• Agile Methodology:
  Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in Agile project environments.
• Cross-Functional Testing:
  Experience in testing end-to-end processes across multiple SAP modules and third-party integrations.